Spring is a time of renewal, and all eyes are on Cleveland as its Major League Baseball club embarks upon a new chapter. Join designer, author, and sports branding expert Todd Radom as he discusses the dynamics of design for sports, with a concerted focus on Cleveland’s newly-named Guardians and that club’s 120+ year visual heritage.
Sports fans are exposed to graphic design every hour of every day, often from a very early age. Logos and uniform designs connect generations of fans who follow their favorite teams daily, sometimes obsessively. The graphic traditions of professional sports in America are deeply embedded in the fabric of our communities, from the red-clad Cardinal fans of St. Louis to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the entire city shows its colors on Packers’ game day. Logos and uniform designs connect generations of fans who follow their favorite teams daily, in the ultimate display of brand loyalty. Regardless of what happens on the field, the Cleveland Guardians’ 2022 season will be one for the books.
About Todd Radom
Todd Radom is a graphic designer, sports branding expert, and writer. His work includes the official logos for Super Bowl XXXVIII, the 2009 NBA All-Star Game, the graphic identities of multiple Major League Baseball teams—including the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels—and league and team identity and branding for the BIG3 basketball league. He has provided commentary about sports logos and branding for ESPN, National Public Radio, and the New York Times. In addition, he has been profiled or quoted in numerous publications including the Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Chicago Tribune, Sports Illustrated, The Athletic, and Sporting News. Radom is the author of Winning Ugly: A Visual History of the Most Bizarre Baseball Uniforms Ever Worn and co-author of Fabric of the Game: The Stories Behind the NHL's Names, Logos, and Uniforms.
EVENT DETAILS
When
Thursday, March 24
12:00pm–1:00pm
Where
Zoom Webinar. Participants will be sent call information upon registration.
Cost
FREE for AIGA Student members
$5 for all other AIGA members
$15 for Non-Members
